Zac and Mindy Conley, owners of The Hall of Justice Comic and Entertainment Art Gallery, were looking forward to relaxing after a successful weekend at the convention. Those plans were soon thwarted after a thief broke into their car and made off with a cash box full of weekend earnings and more.

For small gallery owners trying to get their business off the ground, this theft not only ruined their weekend, but also put the studio at risk of closing.

“We were intending to use this money for our rent for home, our rent for this studio and to secure a booth for next year’s Denver Comic Con, and now we can’t. It’s all gone,” Zac said.

And how. This annual event in Colorado Springs gathers together leaders in aerospace, development, military and, of course, all the geeks. Basically, if it’s rocket science, it’s here.

While wandering around the Exhibit Hall, exploring offerings from SpaceX, Ball Aerospace, ArieneSpace and more, I came across United Launch Alliance (ULA), a group that has a large Colorado presence. ULA is a 50/50 partnership between Boeing and Lockheed Martin. They’ve been a large part of The Denver Post’s aerospace coverage.

Greg Schiller, program manager with ULA’s Strategic Planning and Business Development department, talked with me about some cool stuff ULA is working on.

Participants in “American Ninja Warrior” are competing for a chance at a $500,000 prize.

From NBC:

Be a part of the live audience as these super-athletes compete on the amazing American Ninja Warrior obstacle course. We’re traveling the USA to find the best of the best. Who will win the coveted title of American Ninja Warrior and the $500,000 grand prize. Be a part of the live audience as these super-athletes compete on the amazing American Ninja Warrior obstacle course. We’re traveling the USA to find the best of the best. Who will win the coveted title of American Ninja Warrior and the $500,000 grand prize.

From Noon to 5 p.m. on Sunday, April 13, the museum is featuring the cutting-edge technology of robotics. The event will showcase how robots are doing things that humans can’t, such as exploring planets, snapping rare photos of solar systems and performing high-risk, precision-based surgeries. The event takes place in conjunction with National Robotics Week, and people will have the opportunity to meet with industry leaders including inventors, enthusiasts and roboticists.

Robot enthusiasts, young and old, will have the opportunity to witness a fully-automated Ford Focus in action, courtesy of Lockheed Martin. The event will also include activities for children, including LEGO Robotics and mechanical insects called Hex Bugs.

The Brimfield Police Department is a real thing in Brimfield, Ohio. “So what?” you might say. “Most towns have cops.”

True. But every town doesn’t have a police chief like Brimfield’s Chief David Oliver.

Oliver has become well-known for using the department’s Facebook page to take criminals down a few notches with his razor-sharp wit and sarcastic humor. But the latest — a takedown of Kayne West– might be the best thing on the Internet right now. A quote from Oliver’s open letter to West, in which he tells Yeezus to “check yourself before your wreck yourself”:

I read your interview and also watched it on video. You said:
“I’m just giving of my body on the stage and putting my life at risk, literally…and I think about it. I think about my family and I’m like, wow, this is like being a police officer or something, in war or something.”

A book full of comics that are delightful, quirky and dark, just like you. Is what everyone will think when you bring this to the party. (Screenshot via http://myjetpack.tumblr.com/)

Going to a white elephant gift swap and don’t know what to bring? Well, if your crew rides geeky, we’ve got a few suggestions that won’t break the bank ($20 or less) and should be worth fighting over. Check these out and let us know what other geek gifts you’re hoping for.

Hokey religions and ancient weapons are no match for a good blaster at your side, kid.

Han Solo’s original DL-44 blaster prop is up for sale on invaluable.com, and at a range of $200,000 to $300,000, it is a steal. (By the way, can anyone spot me $299,980? It’s for, uh, work supplies.)

Some of the auction description is as follows: “It would have been used in the majority of scenes that feature Han, with the heavier, live-fire weapon being used for close-up shots. Particularly noteworthy scenes requiring this lighter version are when Darth Vader uses the Force to lasso the blaster out of Han’s hand in Empire, and in Jedi when Han wrestles with a Stormtrooper to regain possession of his blaster during the Rebels’ encounter with Imperial forces on Endor.”

You will obey the rhythm. And the spandex. (Image (c)2013 Rufus Starlight, used with permission.)

As weddings go, some people give teary-eyed toasts, some make horribly awkward speeches…but two brothers may have set the new standard for wedding toasts.

After both being chosen as best men for their sibling’s wedding, the pair — who have adopted the names Rufus Starlight and Baddy Paris — decided to send their brother off in style through the majesty of song. This, of course involves a, like, totally tubular ’80s-inspired music video.

Rollin’. The epicness can barely be contained. (Image (c)2013 Rufus Starlight, used with permission.)

According to their official website, the song and video was inspired by bands like The Human League, ABC and Kraftwerk and stars like Tom Cruise and David Hasselhoff.

Like so many ’80s one-hit wonders, Rufus Starlight broke up soon after they got together. But their legend? It will live on forever.

Behold, “We Are Brothers” by Rufus Starlight. (Now is ze time on Sprockets vhen ve dance!)

Lakewood High School’s school spirit runs high. Earlier this week, a video was released with the school’s 2,000-plus student body lip dubbing to Katy Perry’s “Roar.”

It’s pretty impressive. Also it helps that the school’s mascot is the tiger.

Here’s part of the chorus: “I got the eye of the tiger, a fighter, dancing through the fire // Cause I am a champion and you’re gonna hear me roar.”

According to an e-mail to parents from Lakewood principal Ron Castagna, the school is looking to win the “Roar With Katy Perry” contest, which will bring the singer to the school around Oct. 25. If they win, the school plans to turn the event into a flood relief fundraiser.

Joe Nguyen is the online prep sports editor for The Denver Post. He had prior worked with the Post's YourHub section, covering Adams County and Aurora. His obsessions have ranged from comics books and...

A nerd who is intrigued by all things extraordinary and otherworldly. When he’s not working, he can be found in a small room, playing D&D, pretending to be a three-foot gnome who charges dragons while mounted on a fox.